For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,176 students in Sussex, WI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex, WI are Richmond Elementary School and Templeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Sussex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex, WI include Richmond Elementary School and Templeton Middle School. Sussex has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public middle schools are located in Sussex?
2 public middle schools are located in Sussex.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex?
Sussex public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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